Q. How is the Tribunal independent?

A. The Tribunal must operate independently in reaching its determinations. The Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Act 2013 (PDF, 601KB) states that, in performing its functions, the Tribunal must act “independently, impartially and fairly”, and is not subject to direction or control by any entity, including any Minister. The Tribunal’s decisions (or “determinations”) are legally binding and cannot be changed.

Q. What is the effect of Tribunal decisions?

Q. What determinations has the Tribunal made?

A.The Tribunal has made determinations regarding base salary, additional salary and allowances and entitlements of members of the Legislative Assembly as well as a determination on the allowances and entitlements of former members of the Legislative Assembly.